Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT 3rd time's a charm with a 3 car workshop
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Workspaces between 485 and 705 squarefeet.
Theres always second guessing, but I have never seen it be the wrong decision. For his safety and comfort always keep that in mind first and foremost. Stay strong.
Yeah...tough couple of years for sure. In good news I've been exceptionally blessed and fortunate till the last couple years as I've had minimum serious injury or death in the family, still have (3) of my grandparents with us...though that streak has long odds of continuing as they're all over 90 so that time is coming.
Thanks Sir...hope you're getting some much needed rain from this storm
Thanks sir....yeah not looking forward to the clean out. Working to meet up with an estate sale company I like next week to see if they think it's a viable target for them or not. I have my doubts but want to get their thoughts. Otherwise we're working to get some of the grandkids who are in high school or college and not working this summer to help their grandma out and sort thru a lot of it this summer....it's a pipe dream but maybe it'll get some success!
Much appreciated sir.
Boostingaz
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Once you go through and take personal, family, sentimental items etc etc maybe call around to a couple auction companies. We have a few that we work with that will do buy outs. They will come in and give you a number, if you like it, take your check and walk away. Our's anyways will pack, load, clean etc etc so at the end of the day you have a check and an empty house. Their money is made on the sales side so whatever they offer is what you get, no more fees. That might be an option to look into if you want to take care of it in one fatal swoop. So start calling around asking if they will come in and just do a buy out. An estate sale might take a few weekends if there are a lot of items and whatever doesn't sell you are most of the time left with to still deal with. Which at that point if it didn't sell its "trash" so after the sale you will still have to clean out the house anyways. We have also found that a lot of estate sales will not work in a house that is not up to their standards for liability reasons. So if it's too full or too messy they can't do it onsite so have to haul everything to another location which sometimes gets you for a moving fee too. We rarely rarely, like maybe once every few years do an actual estate sale because they of their red tape etc. We almost exclusively use auctions. Either everything is hauled off in one swoop and sold and you get the sales minus commissions maybe little at a time depending on their sales and payment schedules or we just do a buy out get the money day one and wash our hands of it.
Sifan
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^ good info!! and if you are auctioning the house at the same time, insist the house auction last (to keep buyers there for personal property) and insist on a reserve on house.
I was hoping some of your professional experience might get shared...thanks good sir!
Auctions seem to be less common here on the residential/non-farm properties. After helping with my grandparents one a couple years ago we aren't keen to go down that route. I suspect a buy out or estate sales is the best bet...likely the buyout but starting with the estate company I know of (who does do both buy outs and actual in the house estate sales) and going to see what his thoughts are.
Plus side is that it's not hoarding level full....and it's generally well organized, sorted in totes and clean etc....just a bunch....and not really very valuable items...lots of household "stuff", holiday decorations for every holiday etc. As the mother in law is on Medicaid for now, we'll have to deal with some of their rules as well in regards to valuation, so having a professional business do a buyout gives some additional validity to the valuation we have to put down for personal property/household goods when we get to that point and putting numbers to augmented estate value etc. Those are future problems though....trying not to get ahead of ourselves and worrying about those too much just yet...
But in a moment of weakness I seem to be doing some online FB marketplace therapy shopping....missed a killer deal over lunch hour as I was 1st loser on the item....but contemplating a different purchase now....man I need to get back to using some of the tools vs just buying them
Little something to keep the grass growing without artificial water
And when it dries out maybe the kids can find their foam balls:
Number 2 is just starting after I made the opening just a touch smaller to hopefully prevent any balls from falling out accidentally....don't want that to happen!
2 hour print, right at 100 grams in the model so the cost is around $1.50. Modeling time was probably 15 or 20 minutes.
And when it dries out maybe the kids can find their foam balls:
Number 2 is just starting after I made the opening just a touch smaller to hopefully prevent any balls from falling out accidentally....don't want that to happen!
2 hour print, right at 100 grams in the model so the cost is around $1.50. Modeling time was probably 15 or 20 minutes.
Boostingaz
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Try reaching out to and or looking up a company call MaxSold. They have a little different approach that works well in certain situations. You can either pay them or you can do it yourself to take photographs and upload them to their server. They then list everything online in a virtual auction and everything is sold online. Then you pick 2-3 days where the buyers have to schedule to pick up their items but they handle all that. Usually they scheduled picks in 10 minute blocks so that you aren't bombarded by a mass of people at the same time. You just have a fast steady flow all day. If they miss their pickup they can beg for another chance or you can just say no and sell it again or donate whatever you chose.
Boostingaz
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So lets see....whats happening
Honestly...not a lot. Making the motivation to get out there and do **** in the limited time has been a challenge...but maybe get some time this weekend.
Bought some solar lights, mounted them every other fence post...like how it looks so need to mount the rest.
Playing on a a little relay box to plug the air compressor into. Will hopefully turn off power to the compressor after current draw has stopped and garage lights have been off for x minutes. Turn power on after garage lughts have been on for y minutes....more to come as i program one of these Shellys for the first time
Found an 8" digital caliper, NIB for a steal...so need to decide where it will live and make a holder for it
And time to find the missing balls and see what else needs mounts made for the kids toy wall
Honestly...not a lot. Making the motivation to get out there and do **** in the limited time has been a challenge...but maybe get some time this weekend.
Bought some solar lights, mounted them every other fence post...like how it looks so need to mount the rest.
Playing on a a little relay box to plug the air compressor into. Will hopefully turn off power to the compressor after current draw has stopped and garage lights have been off for x minutes. Turn power on after garage lughts have been on for y minutes....more to come as i program one of these Shellys for the first time
Found an 8" digital caliper, NIB for a steal...so need to decide where it will live and make a holder for it
And time to find the missing balls and see what else needs mounts made for the kids toy wall
Boostingaz
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Playing lifeguard and settler of disputes counts as productivity
I would say it's only being productive if you are multitasking and simultaneously removing roughly 12oz at a time from the fridge to assist in making more room for groceries for the Mrs.
A Busch latte and a Shandy were both sacrificed to the recycle pile....gotta make room for the Busch Latte Apple that is supposed to show up soon
In other actual updates, found out I didnt investigate deep enough and the Shelly relay I bought was 16 amps max across 2 circuits, 10 amps per which wont work for the intended purpose. So I will invent a use for it so I can learn the programming on it, while I wait for a new 30amp relay to show up tomorrow.
Boostingaz
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I really want peach to come back but I don't know if it will now that there is apple. Anything peach is a fan fav around these parts lol.
I was a bigger fan of peach then I expected...hopefully apple repeats the success
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slik560
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Probably seen this before but I could not resist. Happy Fathers Day too
Probably seen this before but I could not resist. Happy Fathers Day too
Not sure I had seen that one before...I like it!
Happy Father's Day all!
Did get a bit of time on the compressor relay project to install the new relay
Bit tight for the box but looks like it will work
Link for those interested
30A Hight Power WiFi Smart Switch Relay, use Ewelink APP Remote with Timer, with 2.4Ghz Wireless Transmitter, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
30A Hight Power WiFi Smart Switch Relay, use Ewelink APP Remote with Timer, with 2.4Ghz Wireless Transmitter, Compatible with Alexa & Google Home: Amazon.com: Tools & Home Improvement
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Did have to setup a new 2.4ghz only wifi network but with the Ubiquiti setup took about a minute and was able to be done off the phone. Also have the remote button mounted at the door by the light switches to manually trigger it
The app (eWeLink) for this relay seems... unimpressive...but for the cost it is what it is. It supports Google and Alexa integrations so thats how I'll likely integrate with it. I might look harder at a different(and more expensive) relay option from automation direct or Mouser but if it integrates well....not sure i care???
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RickP
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That compressor relay is a great idea! (and can't beat the price)
I'm definitely stealing that one -- I'd like to turn my compressor on/off remotely.
And nice job on the wiring in that box -- the outlet and strain relief look professional.
I'm definitely stealing that one -- I'd like to turn my compressor on/off remotely.
And nice job on the wiring in that box -- the outlet and strain relief look professional.
Thanks sir! I was initially going to put a 2' or 3' cord whip for each and then the male and female plug ends, but by the time you buy decent plug ends etc it's same price or cheaper to buy the "appliance" cord type solution like I did and then put in a panel mount receptacle plug and I agree....it makes a much nicer looking finished product!
Link for appliance cord: https://a.co/d/fxe9zMG
Or in place of appliance cord, rob that drawer of power cords most of us have floating around and cut the female end off an old computer power cable. I would've done that but I actually cleaned out that drawer in the last 9 months and got rid of most extras
Link for panel mount receptacle: https://a.co/d/eBRQDQ0
I personally like the Busch apple as far as the flavored Lattes go. We got apple in Ohio around beginning of May. We just got the newly released lime and it's probably my least favorite. Had peach last year as well and rumor is it will be back in July/August time frame.
Boostingaz
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Apple has been out in IN as well for a while. Last time we had a party I went on a hunt for peach and the local small town liquor store lady told me same thing, come back mid July/Aug.
Few minor wins
Bought a 50 pack of orings from Mcmaster so i could fix the air fill probe for the rabbit slayer. Its a precharged unit which fills off a scuba type tank and Mcmaster was the best shipping and not that much more money then other sources offering 5 packs
Now time to get back to protecting the fresh plants in the front yard
Trying to work out the settings on doing photo engraving on slate coasters
Replaced the clear lens on the Uvex Bionic face shields.
And got the compressor up on the shelf after getting a new outlet wired up for it.
Need to get some clean up items done and an inline filter/drain on it but then think this will be done...ish. Still need to anchor it down to ensure it doesn't try and walk off...then maybe it'll be done.
Also got the included remote paired to the relay for the compressor. You have to pair the remote button to the relay thru the app, once I found the right spot in the app it was painless and works well.
Bought a 50 pack of orings from Mcmaster so i could fix the air fill probe for the rabbit slayer. Its a precharged unit which fills off a scuba type tank and Mcmaster was the best shipping and not that much more money then other sources offering 5 packs
Now time to get back to protecting the fresh plants in the front yard
Trying to work out the settings on doing photo engraving on slate coasters
Replaced the clear lens on the Uvex Bionic face shields.
And got the compressor up on the shelf after getting a new outlet wired up for it.
Need to get some clean up items done and an inline filter/drain on it but then think this will be done...ish. Still need to anchor it down to ensure it doesn't try and walk off...then maybe it'll be done.
Also got the included remote paired to the relay for the compressor. You have to pair the remote button to the relay thru the app, once I found the right spot in the app it was painless and works well.
Progress
Now to cut down the feed line from compressor to regulator to make it not a 25' hose coiled up....
And to put away all this
Replace a rotary coupling on a Cox hose reel which is leaking, make a safety tie down for the compressor so it can't "walk" off the shelf and can probably call this project done
Now to cut down the feed line from compressor to regulator to make it not a 25' hose coiled up....
And to put away all this
Replace a rotary coupling on a Cox hose reel which is leaking, make a safety tie down for the compressor so it can't "walk" off the shelf and can probably call this project done
Atlascycle
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Logan,
what about 3d Printing "coasters" for the feet on the compressor to sit in to keep it from walking?
Jason
what about 3d Printing "coasters" for the feet on the compressor to sit in to keep it from walking?
Jason
I like this better...thank you! Had mulled over in my head a 2x4 or similar "lip" around it to keep it captive but didn't like the concept of lugging it up and over on the rare occasion it has to come off the shelf. A couple of pucks the rubber feet sit in can help keep it from walking while not being as burdensome to get repositioned in.
Made some progress on cleaning as tomorrow is trash day...then opened up a new goodie
Vevor 13A drill bit sharpener. Been wanting something similar for awhile and at $200 ish it's supposed to be way more machine than a higher end Drill Doctor for not much more money. Several good YouTube videos out there on it but I liked this one from Mr Pete the most
Between Mr Pete and @DocsMachine review here:
Thread 'Vevor Drill Sharpener' https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/vevor-drill-sharpener.544897/
They gave me enough faith it wasn't Chinesium garbage as I'm still skeptical of Vevor and similar brands
I won't bore with all the details, the other reviews do it far better then me...but impressed.
It took a pretty abused bit
And put a pretty nice looking and symmetric grind and relief on it in under a minute even for a novice who was learning it.
Getting the bit length/positioned in the chuck correct is the only fussy part...and once you learn the sequence it is pretty fast to do, especially if you aren't changing diameter much. Will be scheduling some time here soon to sit down and start going thru the drill index and working away...it's also very quiet so the kids won't get fussy if I do it around them which is an added bonus.
Very curious on the drill sharpener, and a review after some more use of the bits.
I've wanted a drill doctor or something similar or years, but they always seemed a bit pricey for the benefit, especially once a HF was 5min away (
)...but this could be a good addition to the shop, along with finally investing in a nice drill index
I've wanted a drill doctor or something similar or years, but they always seemed a bit pricey for the benefit, especially once a HF was 5min away (
)...but this could be a good addition to the shop, along with finally investing in a nice drill indexI haven't had good success with the Drill Doctors I've tried. I've had better luck with hand sharpening drills from maybe 3/8" and up. Little ones are pretty much throwaways at work, though obviously my time is less "valuable" at home.
OutlawDrifter
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Mojito?
Yup, escaped the kids for the night and tried a Puerto Rican place I had driven by a bunch and never tried.
Seems wrong to pair it with @Boostingaz favorite Busch Latte so did Mojito and some rum concoction for the misses
Would definitely go back....and plan on taking some home as it was more then I should have had!
Ok, to detail a project a bit more...
A year or so ago I started making a "plane till" or a holder for wood planes....had a screwup on a shelf, project-itis got in the way and something distracted me elsewhere...surprise! Well trying to at least get it functional so it can....hold planes! Seems inappropriate to finish something....so we'll see if I can get this past the 90% stage or not
I had already cut the back for the planes to sit on out of some 1/2" prefinished plywood
Needed some trim around the edges and for the dividers so ripped down some walnut pieces I had picked up somewhere to 1/2" x 5/8", then put an 1/8" roundover on the top 2 edges. The bit I wanted was already in the cordless router and clamping it down to the top of the router table actually worked nicely
Used the miter gauge for the crosscutting
Test layout:
Then super glued the perimeter pieces down as I figured they weren't moving. Should've mitered the corners but **** jointed them....small regret but it's shop furniture
Finish on the walnut is Danish Oil
Attached the dividers between the spaces with screws drilled from the back so they were concealed and able to be moved around down the road...at least easier then if I super glued them down
Being able to clamp the board vertical to the side of the workbench was a handy feature here
And mostly done...
The couple of short cross pieces required so far are cut and finish is drying...those will hopefully go in still today.
Left room for future purchases...2 big slots are open for the #8 which is ridiculous when I already have an 8" powered jointer and a #7 jointer plane...but it's fun and a #6. It'll be tilted back at whatever angle I made the case for, plus will be super gluing in a large diameter rare earth magnet (or two) to help reduce the risk of accidental bumps causing serious problems.
A year or so ago I started making a "plane till" or a holder for wood planes....had a screwup on a shelf, project-itis got in the way and something distracted me elsewhere...surprise! Well trying to at least get it functional so it can....hold planes! Seems inappropriate to finish something....so we'll see if I can get this past the 90% stage or not
I had already cut the back for the planes to sit on out of some 1/2" prefinished plywood
Needed some trim around the edges and for the dividers so ripped down some walnut pieces I had picked up somewhere to 1/2" x 5/8", then put an 1/8" roundover on the top 2 edges. The bit I wanted was already in the cordless router and clamping it down to the top of the router table actually worked nicely
Used the miter gauge for the crosscutting
Test layout:
Then super glued the perimeter pieces down as I figured they weren't moving. Should've mitered the corners but **** jointed them....small regret but it's shop furniture
Finish on the walnut is Danish Oil
Attached the dividers between the spaces with screws drilled from the back so they were concealed and able to be moved around down the road...at least easier then if I super glued them down
Being able to clamp the board vertical to the side of the workbench was a handy feature here
And mostly done...
The couple of short cross pieces required so far are cut and finish is drying...those will hopefully go in still today.
Left room for future purchases...2 big slots are open for the #8 which is ridiculous when I already have an 8" powered jointer and a #7 jointer plane...but it's fun
and a #6. It'll be tilted back at whatever angle I made the case for, plus will be super gluing in a large diameter rare earth magnet (or two) to help reduce the risk of accidental bumps causing serious problems.
Boostingaz
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Very nice work 
Very nice work
Thanks sir! Felt good to actually make a bit of progress on some "shop life improvement" projects....now to see if I can get any time on the upcoming long weekend to keep it going
OutlawDrifter
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I love the magnet idea! Very cool!
Boostingaz
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We have our annual family and friends July 4th Farm bash this weekend. So live band, food, multiple bounce houses it sounds like this year. So very little will be getting done around here
Thanks!
Yeah....that has me worried....nothing in that rack is very high dollar but I ordered these for delivery tomorrow I think to hopefully reduce that risk:
Thinking 1 per small plane and 2 each for the slots for the #6/7/8
May need to make a little 3d printed insert for where the plane handle hits the bottom as it's making a couple of them a bit unstable and wobbly but should be an easy project
We have our annual family and friends July 4th Farm bash this weekend. So live band, food, multiple bounce houses it sounds like this year. So very little will be getting done around here
LOL yeah....nothing is happening in the shop....just embrace it and enjoy
nicholam77
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Did you pick up a Domino I can't remember or did you do this with some other jig?
Plane till looks nice! I like the two-tone with the walnut bits
I admire your ability to slowly chip away at things. All those small progresses add up.